How to use Docecad Injection

Your doctor or nurse will give you this medicine. Kindly do not self administer.

How Docecad Injection works

Docecad 120mg injection is an anti-cancer medication. It works by damaging the genetic material (DNA) of the cancer cells and stops their growth and multiplication.

In Depth Information on Docecad Injection

Expert advice for Docecad Injection

Before docetaxel is administered to you, ensure that all the blood tests and liver-function tests have been adequately performed.

Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you suffer from alcohol dependence or liver impairment as this medicine contains alcohol (ethanol).

Do not drive or operate heavy machinery while taking this drug as it may cause dizziness.

Consult your doctor if you intend to have a child during and 6 months after docetaxel treatment, as it may affect fertility.

Inform your doctor before taking docetaxel if you have heart, kidney or liver problems, abnormal liver function, swelling or fluid retention in the body, weakened immune system, infections, problems with bone-marrow, low platelet or white blood cell count, or if you have previously received radiation therapy.

Warnings

Special precautions for Docecad 120mg Injection

Alcohol

Interaction with alcohol is unknown. Please consult your doctor.

Pregnancy

WEIGH RISKS VS BENEFITS

Docecad 120mg Injection is unsafe to use during pregnancy.

There is positive evidence of human fetal risk, but the benefits from use in pregnant women may be acceptable despite the risk, for example in life-threatening situations. Please consult your doctor.

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Lactation

UNSAFE

Docecad 120mg Injection is usafe to use during lactation.
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ata suggests that the drug may cause toxicity to the baby, or the mother is suffering from a condition in which breast feeding is not advisable.

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Driving

It is not known whether Docecad 120mg Injection alters the a

bility to drive. Do not drive if you experience any symptoms that affect your ability to concentrate and react.